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gadrooning Continuous convex curves or
reeding on metalwork, but also imitated
on furniture and ceramics.

Gainsborough chair 20th Century term for
an open sided arm chair with upholstered back
seat and arm pads. Named after the artist
Thomas Gainsborough. (who seated his models
in similar chairs)

gallery A minitature railing of wood or raised
border or metal used as an ornamental surround
around the top of a tray, or cabinet.

galloon Braid, lace or ribbon woven from
silver, gold or silk threads used for trimming
upholsteries.

gasolier Gas lighting decorative piece made in the
late half of the 19th century. Resembling a chandelier.

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